Otrera Aromatics Ltd

As our hormones fluctuate, many of us experience headaches more frequently—sometimes feeling like a never-ending battle. From intense migraines to constant tension headaches, it can be tough. But don’t just accept it as part of the journey—your body may be telling you something.

Lifestyle changes like staying hydrated, managing stress, improving posture, and getting enough rest can make a big difference. If you're struggling, talking to your GP or a physiotherapist might uncover other causes or solutions. Listen to your body 💜

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𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚 💭

Happy World Menopause day 🩷

Unstoppable,
they called her.

But I saw her stop.
I saw her stop many times.
Sometimes,
I thought she had stopped for good.

But no,
she always found a way to resurrect.
Rise again.

Not the same,
never the same.
Each time a little more determined,
and a little less vulnerable.

Unstoppable, they said.
But I think it was in the stopping,
that she found her power.

- Donna Ashworth

When hormone balance becomes dysregulated such as during the menopause insulin resistance can occur, this means the muscle, fat and liver cells don’t respond optimally to the released insulin and therefore glucose stays in the blood instead of transferring into the cells.

Swipe to see the ways in which we can manage our blood sugar

If you are menopausal or not, the chances are you will know someone who is, whether it is your partner, sister, mother, best friend or just the women in the office who is just not themselves these days!

We have probably all heard of the usually associated hot flushes, night sweats low mood and anxiety. However, symptoms can be much more diverse and overlap with other hormonal irregularities which then play their parts in the hormonal symphony which makes up our wonderful bodies. I believe that we are far more than the sum total of our s*x hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

Read my newsletter on what we can look out for during the menopause and perimenopause https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unspoken-symptoms-menopause-louise-halliday-mnqre/?trackingId=zXwSQ3lVQi%2B1l9tgcwcSdw%3D%3D

𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻

As women approach the menopause our metabolic health can be negatively influenced by the reduction of oestrogen and fluctuations in the release of adrenaline and thyroxine leading to insulin resistance.

Read my newsletter on Insulin and how it can impact us https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/uncovering-insulin-louise-halliday-dgbpe/?trackingId=DLq%2F0XX4TIGJHz%2Fw%2BOYauw%3D%3D